Intensive treatment, community setting
Learn about MindWork Group’s Intensive Outpatient Program, in which every aspect is grounded in your successful return to everyday life.
MindWork Group Intensive Outpatient Program Includes
An intensive outpatient program provides a higher level of care than standard therapy, which means more time spent in treatment each week.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Our team of experienced clinicians will create a customized treatment plan tailored to you.
Intimate Environment
Our program has an average of six patients at a time, creating an experience that fosters a sense of community.
A Dedicated Team of Experts
Each of our patients is assigned a primary therapist, psychiatrist and family therapist.
Psychiatrist-Led Groups
8 out of 15 hours of group therapy are facilitated by one or more psychiatrists.
Medication Management
Our doctors will work closely with you to assess your medication needs.
3:1 Patient to Doctor Ratio
We boast 3 doctors for a maximum of 9 patients. Our two-week initial evaluation includes almost 20 hours spent with our physician staff.
We’re Dedicated to You
At MindWork Group we help you develop a working theory of your mind and an understanding of how it came to be this way, allowing you to leave your suffering behind and reach a state of growth and development.
Watch the video below to learn more about the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Program Structure
The MindWork Group IOP is organized into three phases, each offering different levels of care and support:
Phase 1
Intensive Evaluation/Treatment with optional Supportive Housing.
This phase begins with an initial 2 week commitment to the program with daily attendance. Learn more →
Phase 2
Intensive Treatment with optional Supportive Housing.
Phase 2 offers less intensive treatment, with the goal of supporting you in returning to life outside of the program. Learn more →
Phase 3
Outpatient Psychological and Psychiatric Services with Supportive Housing Available if Needed.
Phase 3 represents a transition back to life in full swing. Learn more →
What We Treat
Mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder (often called manic-depression)
Borderline (BPD), narcissistic, avoidant and other personality disorders
Substance use disorder
PTSD, C-PTSD, trauma & dissociative disorders that benefit from trauma-informed care
Anxiety, social anxiety and panic disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Severe adult ADHD, sensory processing & oppositional-defiant disorders
Patients with psychiatric disorders complicated by psychotic symptoms and difficulties with their activities of daily living who are striving to move beyond symptom focus
Non-suicidal self-injury including cutting and other self-harming behaviors
Dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders
Failure to launch
Who We Treat
Our program is best suited for those who:
Feel stuck or plateaued in outpatient treatment
Need more support than occasional therapy appointments and/or meds alone
Have ongoing difficulty handling daily life despite repeated treatment attempts
Haven’t maintained improvement in their state of mind and relationships despite multiple attempts
As a step-down treatment that provides a bridge back to independent living after inpatient treatment for mental health emergencies.
Have concerns that their current diagnosis or treatment plan does not reflect the most up-to-date or evidence-based knowledge
Want an alternative to residential or inpatient treatment that lets them stay at home or in our nearby supportive living home
Prefer close personal attention in a comfortable, non-clinical setting with a sense of community
Find that normal care is too fragmented and compromised by insurance company restrictions
Those who have had a breakdown in the context of a major life transition such as retirement, divorce, empty-nest, starting college, move, or a new job.
Meet our psychiatrists
Thomas Franklin, M.D.
President and CEO
Dr. Franklin is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. He has written about his own struggles with depression and is an advocate for easier access to high quality comprehensive mental health care for everyone.
Marina Nikhinson, M.D.
Executive Vice President and COO
Dr. Nikhinson is a board certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Her long standing interests in attachment theory and importance of early life help patients understand their struggles.
Zac Cordner, M.D., Ph.D
Staff Psychiatrist
With a commitment to person-centered, evidence-based treatment, Dr. Cordner uses individual, group, and family-based therapy as well as medication.
Is the IOP not quite right for you?
If the MindWork IOP is not right for you, you might consider our Individual Intensive Treatment program, which:
Offers full 1:1 care from our treatment team
Runs 12+ hours a week
Is available for adults and teens 16+
Is ideal for people that prefer more confidentiality or who aren't ready for or interested in groups
Is available off-site
Contact us for pricing and details
Testimonials
The program and related support from the Mind Work Group encouraged me to re-engage in routine life activities and provided me with a great sense of accomplishment. In addition to the daily group sessions where we openly discussed group members' issues and challenges, I received individual guidance and advice from Dr. Franklin and his team whenever I needed it. This was critical to my progress and improvement over time. (After leaving MindWork Group), I have successfully engaged in productive employment, become physically active and developed skills to have a more positive outlook on life.
– A MINDWORK GROUP PATIENT
